Abshiro Soka Halake

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1311 to 1320 of 1750.

• 13 Mar 2019 in Senate: people and serving the people who generates revenues. Therefore, it is sustainable and will be there to serve the people in future. As I support this Bill, I can attest to the fact that it lends itself to a lot of provisions in the Constitution from public participation to service to giving the people the power to manage their affairs. However, it is also giving them the tools to do so in a manner that is within a framework of statutory instruments. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those few remarks I would like to support this Bill and look forward to ... view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I congratulate Sen. Faki for bringing up this matter because I think it is prevalent in many places, where Members of the County Assemblies are intimidated, so to speak, by the executive. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if we look at the objects and principles of devolution, first, it is to promote democratic and accountable exercise of power. What is happening around the country and not Mombasa alone is that we are seeing more and more abuse of the principles of devolution. This is where the executive pretty much - ... view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a lot I that need to say, but I am willing to support, accompany and make sure accountability is guaranteed both at the national and county levels. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, a quick count reveals that we do not have enough numbers. I think that we need 24 delegations. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it looks like we do not have enough numbers. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We do not have the numbers. Therefore, I request that we defer Division to a time when we have numbers. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Proceed, Chairperson. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Proceed, Mover. view
• 12 Mar 2019 in Senate: Hon Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.152, I recommit the Bill for Division at the Committee of the Whole. view